Across 13 clues
7A.
Oceanic ___, type of shark with a stocky body noted for its opportunistic hunting (8) Crossword Clue View →
WHITETIP
9A.
___ selling point, meaning of the initialism USP used in advertising and sales presentations (6) Crossword Clue View →
UNIQUE
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10A.
A sudden reaction caused by shock or surprise (4) Crossword Clue View →
JUMP
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11A.
A group of school pupils receiving elementary military training (5,5) Crossword Clue View →
CADET CORPS
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12A.
___ Creasy, Labour backbencher born in 1977 noted for her campaigning (6) Crossword Clue View →
STELLA
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14A.
An intensely alert or energetic person (4,4) Crossword Clue View →
LIVE WIRE
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15A.
A chain of events of cause and effect with harmful results (7,6) Crossword Clue View →
VICIOUS CIRCLE
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17A.
Joanna ___, writer noted for novels including 1991's The Rector's Wife (8) Crossword Clue View →
TROLLOPE
19A.
An aniseed-flavoured aperitif (6) Crossword Clue View →
PERNOD
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21A.
Former Emmerdale actor with stints on I'm A Celebrity... and Strictly Come Dancing (4,6) Crossword Clue View →
ADAM THOMAS
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22A.
Raul ___, lead singer of U.S. country rock band The Mavericks (4) Crossword Clue View →
MALO
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23A.
Regarding the animals of a particular region or habitat (6) Crossword Clue View →
FAUNAL
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24A.
A framework for luggage on top of a vehicle (4,4) Crossword Clue View →
ROOF RACK
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Down 13 clues
1D.
The propulsive force of a jet or rocket engine (6) Crossword Clue View →
THRUST
2D.
___! In The Name Of Love, 1965 single by the Supremes (4) Crossword Clue View →
STOP
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3D.
Musical direction meaning 'with each note detached' (8) Crossword Clue View →
STACCATO
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4D.
___ Klimt, Austrian symbolist painter noted for his 1908 artwork The Kiss (6) Crossword Clue View →
GUSTAV
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5D.
Character played by Nick Berry in EastEnders (5,5) Crossword Clue View →
SIMON WICKS
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6D.
An old term for a pickpocket (8) Crossword Clue View →
CUTPURSE
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8D.
PS Waverley is the last sea-going passenger-carrying boat of this kind (6,7) Crossword Clue View →
PADDLE STEAMER
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13D.
Body of water in Scotland containing the island Inchmurrin (4,6) Crossword Clue View →
LOCH LOMOND
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15D.
A bluish-green pigment consisting of chromium hydroxide (8) Crossword Clue View →
VIRIDIAN
16D.
One who pretends to be someone else to deceive others (8) Crossword Clue View →
IMPOSTOR
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18D.
Waiting to be connected while making a phone call (2,4) Crossword Clue View →
ON HOLD
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20D.
Gary ___, broadcaster who hosted ITV's Tour de France coverage (6) Crossword Clue View →
IMLACH
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22D.
Planet whose highest mountain is Olympus Mons (4) Crossword Clue View →
MARS
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Puzzle Information

Publication: Irish Daily Mail General Knowledge

Date: August 19, 2025

Day: Tuesday

Easy-Medium Difficulty

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